Microsoft finally completed its $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, capping off a nearly two-year fight with regulators. Activision Blizzard CEO Bob Kotick spoke with host Ed Ludlow not long after the deal about next steps, his future and more.

Microsoft finally completed its $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, capping off a nearly two-year fight with regulators. Activision Blizzard CEO Bob Kotick spoke with host Ed Ludlow not long after the deal about next steps, his future and more.

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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Talks Microsoft Deal

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The economy added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6 percent, the highest level since the pandemic. US Labor Dept Chief Economist Julia Pollak speaks on this with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec

The economy added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6 percent, the highest level since the pandemic.&nbsp;US Labor Dept Chief Economist Julia Pollak speaks on this with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec

Julia Pollack Talks Jobs

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Bitcoin is headed for its fourth annual decline in its history, falling as much as 5.2% and is now about 7% lower for the year, with volumes low and investors bailing on Bitcoin ETFs. MARA Chairman & CEO Fred Thiel, however, expects a great performance from Bitcoin over the course of the coming year despite a 'healthy retracement' in the marketplace. He joined Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on 'Bloomberg Businessweek Daily' to break it down.

Bitcoin is headed for its fourth annual decline in its history, falling as much as 5.2% and is now about 7% lower for the year, with volumes low and investors bailing on Bitcoin ETFs. MARA Chairman &amp; CEO Fred Thiel, however, expects a great performance from Bitcoin over the course of the coming year despite a 'healthy retracement' in the marketplace. He joined Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on 'Bloomberg Businessweek Daily' to break it down.

MARA's Fred Thiel Talks Bitcoin

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The Republican party is grappling with policies on tariffs and immigration that are fueling inflation, but its emphasis on deregulation will ultimately help stem price increases, Citadel founder Ken Griffin said. In the wide-ranging interview with Dani Burger in Paris, he spoke about European markets, the GOP's problem with inflationary policies, the White House's Fed Chair decision and AI's impact on the economy.

The Republican party is grappling with policies on tariffs and immigration that are fueling inflation, but its emphasis on deregulation will ultimately help stem price increases, Citadel founder Ken Griffin said. In the wide-ranging interview with Dani Burger in Paris, he spoke about European markets, the GOP's problem with inflationary policies, the White House's Fed Chair decision and AI's impact on the economy.

Citadel's Ken Griffin Talks GOP Policies; Inflation

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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Talks Microsoft Deal

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